Leeds United's Angus Kinnear to become new Everton CEO
He'll leave Leeds United for the Toffees at the end of the season
Last updated 7th Mar 2025
Angus Kinnear will leave Leeds United in the summer to become the new CEO of Everton.
He has been at the Championship club since 2017 - and has also previously held leadership roles at Arsenal and West Ham United.
Current CEO Colin Chong will stay at the club to oversee the new stadium and regeneration of the area, as well as the future of Goodison Park.
Colin said:
"It has been an honour to serve as Everton’s CEO and to shepherd the Club through challenging times and into a bright new future under The Friedkin Group.
"I look forward to taking on this new role focusing on our new home and, just as importantly, the regeneration of the area around it."
Director of Football Kevin Thelwell will leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires.
The club has decided to employ a wider sporting leadership team instead of a Director of Football.
Kevin said:
"I am extremely proud of what we have achieved in the most challenging of circumstances over the past three years and believe I’ll leave the Club in a much stronger position than when I joined in 2022.
"It has been a privilege to work for Everton Football Club and I would like to thank the players, staff and of course the fans for their fantastic support during my time here. I also look forward to seeing the Club progress on and off the pitch in the years to come under the stewardship of TFG."
Chief Commercial and Communications Officer Richard Kenyon is also leaving.
Everton executive chairman Marc Watts said:
"Angus is one of England’s leading football executives and brings a wealth of relevant experience. His appointment means Everton will go into the summer with a first-class leader.
"A warm thank you to Colin for his leadership in steering the Club through some of the most challenging times in its history. I’m delighted and comforted that he will remain with us in a vitally important role as we use the new Everton Stadium as a launchpad for regeneration of the local area.
"Kevin has been integral in ensuring Premier League survival in this difficult period. By resolving PSR issues through significant player trading we believe we have an extraordinary squad that can be the foundation for future success. This future success will also be supported by our talented sporting department assembled by Kevin. We are pleased Kevin will remain with us in this interim period.
"I also want to thank Richard for his many years of service to Everton and for his personal support to us at The Friedkin Group in our first months at the Club. He leaves having played a key role in the delivery of our new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, from the consultation process, through to the premium and Season Ticket sales as we prepare to move into our new home. As he embarks on his next professional adventure, he does so knowing he will always be welcome here."
Leeds United have also brought in Peter McCormick as Executive Vice Chairman, after he resigned from his roles with the Premier League.
Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe said:
"I want to thank Angus for his commitment and service for so many years, and for being a fantastic steward and leader of the club.
"As we move forward, I am confident that the incredible talent across our team will sustain our success.
"In the meantime, I look forward to continuing to work with both Angus and Peter as we fight for promotion in the coming weeks."